A defendant in a municipal court of record who wants a new trial must submit a written motion within 10 days after judgment.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the court approves
• D. Only for certain offenses

Answer: (A)

In a municipal court of record, the way to obtain a new trial is to file a written motion for a new trial within 10 days after judgment. That 10-day window is fixed and must be followed; missing it means the right to a new trial in that court is waived. The motion should explain the grounds for relief—typically errors made during the proceedings or other factors that could justify retrying the case. If the motion is timely and granted, the court can vacate the judgment and order a new trial. If it isn’t timely or is denied, other appellate avenues (such as a de novo appeal to the county court, per the court’s rules) may still be pursued under separate procedures.